Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) stands on the sideline during action against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park. The 49ers defeated the Texans 34-3. / Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY Sports

by Staff and wire, USATODAY

by Staff and wire, USATODAY

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub will keep his starting job, but he didn't get a convincing vote of confidence from head coach Gary Kubiak on Wednesday.

Kubiak halted speculation that Schaub would be replaced by backup T.J. Yates, but the coach apparently wrestled with the choice on his starter for Sunday's home game against the St. Louis Rams.

"It's a real tough decision, but feel like it's the best thing for our football team," Kubiak said. "Matt gives us our best chance to win."

After Schaub threw three interceptions in Sunday's 34-3 loss at San Francisco, he was mercifully benched in favor of Yates. The struggling Schaub has thrown interceptions returned for touchdowns in four consecutive games -- an NFL record. Including the postseason, he has been intercepted in eight games in a row.

The Texans fell to 2-3 with their third consecutive loss, and Kubiak insisted after the game Sunday and again on Monday that Schaub was still his starting quarterback. But Kubiak added that the status of all players was being evaluated.

Schaub has thrown for 1,366 yards, with eight touchdowns and nine interceptions this season. His passer rating of 76.9 places him 25th in the NFL.

"Its been rough last few weeks, and we have to get it turned around," Kubiak said.

The announcement came hours after after Houston police said a fan came to Schaub's house this week and took pictures before driving off. NFL security, in a story on the league's website, said the fan also yelled obscenities, but police would not confirm that.

Schaub told reporters on Wednesday that, to his knowledge, no one showed up at his house and screamed obscenities.